Windows 10 version 22H2 may have new features after all
The next update to Windows 10 will have “a scoped set of features.”
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What you need to know
Microsoft recently announcedWindows 10 version 22H2and rolled out the first preview build of the OS to Insiders. Windows 10 version 22H2 is the next major update for Windows 10, though it will likely be a relatively small update when it comes to new features. In fact, Microsoft’s original blog post on the update didn’t mention any new capabilities or options that would arrive with the update. While the company has not shared any specifics, the post now mentions new features.
Microsoft’s newly updatedblog postabout Windows 10 version 22H2 now states (emphasis added):
“This build is focused on validating the servicing technology. Windows 10, version 22H2 hasa scoped set of featuresand Microsoft will share more details on this update later this year.”
The update is still expected to be light when it comes to new features, but it does appear that it will at least include some new options.
Microsoft releasedWindows 11last year and is focused on its new operating system. While Windows 10 is still supported, it shouldn’t receive any major changes over the next few years. For context, here are the highlights fromWindows 10 version 21H2, the last major update to the operating system:
The changes focused largely on continuing the Windows 10 experience rather than introducing new capabilities. Microsoft is likely to continue along those tracks with Windows 10 version 22H2.
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